Energy & Natural Resources Law

Energy & Natural Resources Law: Strategic Advocacy for Pakistan’s Power and Extractives Sector

As Pakistan’s energy landscape undergoes significant structural shifts, Mohtashim Law Firm remains a premier choice for elite legal representation in the power, renewable energy, oil, gas, and mining sectors. Led by the expertise of Muhammad Mohtashim Bangash (ASC), our firm provides a unique blend of technical legal precision and high-stakes litigation capability.

Based in Kohat—a region strategically significant for natural resources—and maintaining active practices in Islamabad and Peshawar, we advise a broad spectrum of clients, including exploration companies, power producers, and industrial conglomerates, on their most critical projects and disputes.

Our Energy & Resources Expertise

Leveraging our extensive law library and research-driven methodology, we provide end-to-end legal support across the energy value chain:

Upstream & Downstream Operations: Structuring and drafting Exploration and Production (E&P) joint ventures, unitisation agreements, and farm-in/farm-out arrangements.
M&A and Project Development: Managing high-value mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector, including rigorous due diligence for both brownfield and greenfield developments.
Regulatory Compliance & Market Advisory: Navigating the complexities of the NEPRA and OGRA frameworks, including market participation, hedging arrangements, and financial services licensing.
Commodity & Power Sales: Drafting and negotiating sophisticated sales contracts for gas, LNG, power, and minerals (including iron ore and gold), as well as haulage and swap agreements.
Infrastructure & Construction: Legal oversight for pipeline corridor acquisition and procurement contracts for major power generation projects.
Environmental & Land Access: Strategic counsel on land acquisition, environmental impact assessments, and planning permissions for resource-heavy industries.

Specialized Dispute Resolution & Litigation

What distinguishes Mohtashim Law Firm is our ability to defend energy interests at the highest judicial levels. Our team regularly handles:

Constitutional Petitions: Challenging arbitrary regulatory decisions and government notifications in the High Courts and the Supreme Court.
Arbitration & Price Reviews: Representation in high-stakes price review negotiations and domestic/international arbitrations.
Litigation: Resolving complex disputes related to third-party access for electricity and gas networks, and environmental compliance issues.

Why Mohtashim Law Firm?

The energy sector demands more than just general legal knowledge; it requires a partner who understands the intersection of commerce, technology, and national policy. Mohtashim Law Firm provides that edge. Whether you are participating in a new LNG development or seeking to resolve a multi-million rupee tariff dispute, we provide the trusted counsel and robust advocacy necessary to secure your investment and ensure operational continuity.